Shanga Hankerson, son of singer Gladys Knight, has accused her husband and manager, William McDowell, of overworking the 82-year-old artist. Hankerson told The Detroit News that McDowell is pushing Knight to maintain a heavy touring schedule despite health concerns, describing it as financial and physical exploitation. Knight responded in a statement on September 14, 2026, saying she plans to complete her remaining shows for the year before stepping back from live touring in 2027 to focus on new projects.
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